Former SC Villa star Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba has named the late Paul Edwin Hasule (RIP) as the very best coach he’s ever labored for.
Magumba labored with Hasule for over 5 years throughout a trophy laden interval when SC Villa dominated Ugandan soccer.
“Paul Hasule,” he instantly answered when requested who the very best coach he’s labored for on the Real Stars Sports You Tube channel. “He was a genius who learn the sport intelligently, very tactical and none comes to shut to him,” added Magumba.
The former Iganga TC, Atraco and Uganda Cranes midfield gem was additionally tasked to call the worst coach he performed below however he first hesitated earlier than mentioning the late Sam Timbe.
“I don’t need to point out his identify as a result of sadly, he died,” he mentioned at first earlier than he lastly mentioned, “the one who completely changed coach Micho, Sam Time (RIP).”
Watson the very best teammate however Mubiru and Kyambadde have been particular
The soft-spoken gem was additionally hard-pressed to call the very best participant he ever performed with and instantly identify his former captain Edgar Watson.
“Not as a result of we developed a longstanding friendship however Edgar Watson is the very best ever participant I performed with. He had the flexibility to play each place on the pitch,” he mentioned earlier than including ‘Watson is the primary participant to play no.6 with out being a tough tackler. The belongings you guys discuss Sergio Busquets, Watson did earlier than.”
Nevertheless, Magumba heaped particular reward on former Villa teammate Hassan Mubiru and Cranes’ pal Jamil Kyambadde (RIP) as particular.
“Mubiru was so particular a participant and one that might have achieved maybe extra if he stays with Villa. Kyambadde was one other genius who I consider would bench ex-Spain and Manchester City attacking midfielder David Silva,” he exclaimed.
Turned down a transfer to rivals Express
In a wide-ranging interview, Magumba additionally revealed how he turned down a proposal of 14 million Uganda Shillings to affix SC Villa rivals Express.
“I used to be provided 14 million by Express chairman Godfrey Kirumira and even at one time, there was a scuffle at Kasubi when he got here to fulfill me and he was intercepted by one Villa staunch fan, Kasiita.”
SC Villa rebuild
Magumba received seven league titles, 5 Uganda Cups and two Cecafa Kagame Cup with SC Villa amongst different trophies and when requested to present an opinion on the right way to rebuild the membership again to its glory days, he says the membership should change their switch coverage.
“The future seems to be shiny below Hajji Omar Mandela however somethings particularly about transfers should change. The membership can’t proceed shedding its influential gamers on the finish of each season.
“You can’t rebuild a staff with out retaining your greatest gamers and the administration should be taught to understand good gamers and do all it takes to maintain them.”
Magumba additionally took a swipe at Jackson Mayanja who’s believed to have lower his worldwide profession quick, the luckiest gamers ever to be a part of the robust Villa squads and his relationship with former Villa supervisor Tushar Ruparellia (RIP).
